7-Day Iodine Loading Plan
Protocol Objectives
Seaweed
Kelp, kombu, nori, and wakame are the most potent natural sources. A little goes a long way.
Cod Fish
Lean white fish like Cod concentrate iodine from seawater.
Dairy & Eggs
Milk, yogurt, and eggs contain iodine (often due to feed/sanitation, but reliable).
Iodized Salt
If you use sea salt exclusively, you may be iodine deficient. Include some iodized salt.
Day 1 Seaweed
Breakfast
Miso Soup
Wakame.
Lunch
Sushi Rolls
Nori wrapper.
Dinner
Seaweed Salad side
Dense source.
Day 2 Cod
Breakfast
Eggs
Yolk iodine.
Lunch
Fish Sticks (Cod)
White fish.
Dinner
Baked Cod
Top fish source.
Day 3 Dairy
Breakfast
Greek Yogurt
Dairy iodine.
Lunch
Cottage Cheese
Protein + Iodine.
Dinner
Cheese Plate
Cheese source.
Day 4 Shellfish
Breakfast
Omelet
Eggs.
Lunch
Shrimp Cocktail
Seafood.
Dinner
Lobster/Crab
Marine iodine.
Day 5 Salt Check
Breakfast
Boiled Eggs
Salt with Iodized.
Lunch
Baked Potato
Skin + Salt.
Dinner
Tuna Salad
Fish.
Day 6 Prunes
Breakfast
Prunes (5)
Highest fruit source.
Lunch
Turkey Sandwich
Poultry.
Dinner
Halibut
White fish.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Yogurt
Dairy.
Lunch
Kelp Noodles
Seaweed pasta.
Dinner
Salmon
Oily fish.
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Selenium Balance
Taking iodine without Selenium can trigger autoimmune thyroid issues. Ensure you eat Brazil nuts or selenium sources too.
Scientific References:
1. Zimmermann, M. B. (2009). 'Iodine deficiency.' Endocrine Reviews.
1. Zimmermann, M. B. (2009). 'Iodine deficiency.' Endocrine Reviews.